1952. First Published. 255 pages. Signed by the author. Blue dust jacket over blue cloth. Signed by the author with dedication to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Water staining to text block edges. Pencil inscriptions to front pastedown and endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Dent to top edge of front board. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges.